Example sentences of "up [conj] [verb] [pos pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | TNCs tend to get round this by buying up or establishing their own local suppliers ( see Bennett and Sharp , 1985 ) . |
| 2 | Also from Germany is a handy set of eleven compilation discs devoted to instrumentalists , orchestra and chorus , which apart from offering good value and superb sound can be used to set up or check your hi-fi . |
| 3 | By November 1984 the Prime Minister reported that 700 bodies had either been wound up or had their expenditure reduced , giving a total saving of 118m per year ( see Hood , 1988 , p. 89 for further elaboration on alleged reductions ) . |
| 4 | Burble , burble , burble — I do miss you , Jeanette , often at the oddest times — like when ‘ preparing ’ the washing up or using your bubble bath . |
| 5 | Those funds are there to assist students who face particular financial difficulties and who , as a result , may not be able to take up or resume their studies . |
| 6 | They did not look up or catch his eye , but there was a perceptible tremor along the work benches , a subtle increase in the carefulness and precision of their movements as the boss passed . |
| 7 | Gravenor Henson , the leader of the Framework Knitters " Union , regarded the existence of the acts as " a tremendous millstone round the neck of the local artisan , which has depressed and debased him to the earth , every act which he has attempted every measure that he has devised to keep up or raise his wages , he has been told was illegal : the whole force of the civil power and influence of the district has been exerted against him because he was acting illegally " . |
| 8 | When he pulls himself up or corrects his placing or step he beams on the audience as , for example , when he finishes with his back after a pirouette and hastily turns to face them . |
| 9 | Preston Business Venture will receive the money over three years to help keep the group afloat and continue providing free , independent and confidential help to small firms throughout the region wishing to set up or expand their businesses . |
| 10 | A CENTRE to help people wanting to set up or expand their businesses is to open later this month . |
| 11 | It helps one understand how difficult it is just to eat , to pick things up or to dry your feet . |
| 12 | Not the most patient young lady in the world , Dolly sat up and swung her legs over the edge of the bed . |
| 13 | She sat up and swung her legs to the side of the bed . |
| 14 | What seemed a daunting quantity of hard male muscle clenched into action as he sat up and swung his long legs to the ground . |
| 15 | Carrie got up and kissed her father before she left the ward , followed by her husband who was talking to Nellie . |
| 16 | Ellie leaned up and kissed her brother on the cheek , then she put both hands on his biceps . |
| 17 | He stood up and kissed his forehead . |
| 18 | Alexandra reached up and kissed his cheek . |
| 19 | Then he stood up and kissed his brother 's hand . |
| 20 | Then , glancing up and seeing her face , unexpectedly got up , as quick and full of energy as he had just been lethargic ( but it was the energy of anger ) and came out with her into the hall , where Philip , frail as a leaf , was standing by the great dark-grey water tank . |
| 21 | The skinhead looked up and noticed his new adversary coming to the rescue of the hapless businessman , who was feebly cringing on the ground . |
| 22 | She stood up and tested her ankle . |
| 23 | His other hand came up and cupped her cheek , so that her face was offered up to his . |
| 24 | Ken Stevens stood up and folded his newspaper . |
| 25 | I strode up and doffed my hat . |
| 26 | More often , though , he preferred to pitch the ball up and get his wickets in less intimidating fashion . |
| 27 | Mr Shreeves said : ‘ Ray Clemence , our goalkeeping specialist , worked with Ian in training this morning to straighten him up and get his head up again . |
| 28 | Hurry up and get your coat on ! . |
| 29 | ‘ You and me both , ’ Jane grumbled , standing up and smoothing her hands down the front of her creased navy and white pleated skirt . |
| 30 | It is time this child grew up and got its independence . |